UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

The United Nations University – Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026. This opportunity provides young scholars and policymakers, especially from the developing world, with a multidisciplinary context to pursue advanced research and training.

📖 About UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships

The UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to:

• Support young scholars and policymakers in conducting advanced research.
• Align research with the thematic programme of UNU-IAS.
• Provide professional training in a multidisciplinary environment.

🎁 Benefits of UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Airfare: A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations).
• Maintenance Allowance: JPY 362,000 per month.
• Miscellaneous:
  • A settling-in allowance of JPY 200,000.
  • Overseas travel insurance.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Doctoral Degree:
   • Hold a doctoral degree at the time of application (received on or after 2 April 2020, with maternity/paternity leave subtracted, counting 4 weeks as a month).
   • Alternatively, be scheduled to receive a doctoral diploma by the end of July 2026 after passing the dissertation defense.
2. Citizenship:
   • Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
   • Note: Japanese nationals (including dual citizenship holders) and permanent residents of Japan are not eligible.
3. Previous Fellowship:
   • Applicants who have previously been awarded a Standard or Pathway Fellowship under the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan are not eligible.

🗓 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 31 January 2026 (23:59 JST).
• Application Form: Interested and eligible candidates must complete the application form in English.

🔗 Application Portal

For more details about the UNU-IAS Postdoctoral Fellowships, visit the official portal.

To apply directly, complete the application form.

📅 Application Deadline

31 January 2026

This fellowship is a unique opportunity to advance your research career in a multidisciplinary and globally recognized institution. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• Airfare: a round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations)
• Maintenance allowance: JPY 362,000 per month
• Miscellaneous: a settling-in allowance of JPY 200,000 and overseas travel insurance